BMC poll results: Congress leader demands Mumbai unit chief Varsha Gaikwad's resignation
Following the Congress's historically low performance in the Mumbai civic polls, with a decline from 31 seats to 24, Varsha Gaikwad, the city unit president, has faced calls for her resignation. Bhai Jagtap, former Mumbai Congress president and MLC, criticized the ticket distribution process, claiming he was not shown the survey used to select candidates. The BJP won control of the BMC from the Uddhav Thackeray-led Shiv Sena, securing 89 seats.
17 JAN 2026
· THIS STORY — The Hindu
Following the Congress's loss in the Mumbai civic elections, calls for the resignation of Varsha Gaikwad, the city unit president, have emerged.
— The Hindu
Following the Maharashtra municipal corporation election results, Eknath Shinde and the Shiv Sena (UBT) convened a meeting with elected corporators at a Mumbai hotel to finalize the mayoral candidate.
— The Hindu
The BJP secured the highest number of seats in Mumbai's local body elections, surpassing the Shiv Sena (UBT) and establishing a dominant political position.
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